Bus Riga to Kaunas: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Riga to Kaunas

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Riga to Kaunas from various bus operators like LUX Express, FlixBus or ECOLINES for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$17

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$19

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 40m	9:20 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/23/2026 9:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	5h 5m	11:55 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/23/2026 11:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Trans Tempo	5h 35m	3:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Trans Tempo goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:40 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/23/2026 4:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Trans Tempo	5h 30m	3:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Trans Tempo goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:30 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
ECOLINES	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
LUX Express	6h 25m	5:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/24/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eurolines Lithuania	3h 50m	3:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:20 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eurolines Lithuania goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Trans Tempo	5h 30m	3:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Trans Tempo goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:30 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
LUX Express	6h 5m	2:55 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/25/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
ECOLINES	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Latlines	6h 0m	8:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Latlines goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 5m	9:50 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	1:55 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 40m	9:20 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Trans Tempo	5h 35m	3:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Trans Tempo goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
LUX Express	6h 25m	5:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eurolines Lithuania	3h 50m	3:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:20 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eurolines Lithuania goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Trans Tempo	5h 30m	3:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Trans Tempo goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 5m	9:50 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	1:55 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
LUX Express	6h 25m	5:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
ECOLINES	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eurolines Lithuania	3h 50m	3:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:20 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eurolines Lithuania goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ECOLINES	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
ECOLINES	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
ECOLINES	5h 20m	6:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	11:50 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Eurolines Lithuania	3h 50m	3:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:20 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Eurolines Lithuania goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Trans Tempo	5h 35m	3:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Trans Tempo goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
ECOLINES	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:35 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
ECOLINES	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Eurolines Lithuania	3h 50m	3:30 PM	Riga	Central Bus Station	7:20 PM	Kaunas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Eurolines Lithuania goes from Central Bus Station, Riga (Latvia) at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kaunas (Lithuania) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Riga and Kaunas

See here how frequent the connections between Riga and Kaunas are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Riga to Kaunas. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Riga and Kaunas.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 43 buses from Riga to Kaunas, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Riga and Kaunas, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/5/2026 costs just $15, from Trans Tempo

Facts about the bus from Riga to Kaunas

Compare all providers like LUX Express, FlixBus and ECOLINES that travel 13 times every day by bus from Riga to Kaunas in one click! Book your bus ticket from Riga to Kaunas starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	142.0 miles
Bus Companies	LUX Express, FlixBus, ECOLINES, Eurolines Lithuania, Trans Tempo and Latlines

Cheapest bus connections from Riga to Kaunas

Every day, 13 buses from 6 bus companies leave Riga for Kaunas: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$20

Friday 07/24

$19

Saturday 07/25

$17

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

$22

Wednesday 07/29

$17

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$20

Tuesday 08/04

$22

Wednesday 08/05

$15

Thursday 08/06

$24

Friday 08/07

$17

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

$25

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$22

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$17

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Riga to Kaunas

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Riga to Kaunas, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Riga to Kaunas. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Riga to Kaunas, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Riga to Kaunas

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Riga to Kaunas in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Riga to Kaunas, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Riga to Kaunas are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Riga to Kaunas

These are the most booked bus companies between Riga to Kaunas from our users.

FlixBus from Riga to Kaunas

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Riga to Kaunas:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	4:40 PM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	7/6/2026

ECOLINES from Riga to Kaunas

Here you will find the key facts about the ECOLINES bus route Riga to Kaunas:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	7/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Riga and Kaunas

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Riga and Kaunas.

Central Bus Station

Pragas iela 1

Port

Rīga Pasažieru Bus Stop

Katlakalna Iela Bus Stop

Lubanas Str 119A

Eglaines iela/Dole Bus Station

Central Bus Station

Vytauto pr. 24

North (Silainiu Poliklinika)

Devintas fortas

E. Ožeškienės G

Karaliaus Mindaugo

Service and Comfort on the bus from Riga to Kaunas

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Riga to Kaunas? Or which bus companies serve the route Riga to Kaunas? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Riga to Kaunas bus

How much does a Riga Kaunas bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 5h 30m to reach Kaunas. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Riga to Kaunas?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $30. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kaunas.

On average, how many connections are available from Riga to Kaunas each day?

Every day, the Riga to Kaunas bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Riga to Kaunas take?

The fastest bus from Riga to Kaunas is offered by LUX Express and takes 3h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Riga to Kaunas?

The earliest bus arriving in Kaunas from Riga starts at 3:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Riga to Kaunas?

The latest bus trip departing from Riga for Kaunas starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Riga Kaunas route?

When traveling by bus from Riga to Kaunas, passengers can travel with LUX Express, FlixBus and ECOLINES. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kaunas?

You can check all the direct connections between Riga and Kaunas by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: LUX Express, FlixBus and ECOLINES.

What can I take with me on the Riga to Kaunas bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Riga Kaunas bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Riga Kaunas bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Riga to Kaunas on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Riga to Kaunas

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Riga and to Kaunas

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Riga and to Kaunas. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!